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TheInterview Process

Indiana UniversityKelley School of BusinessC. Randall Powell, Ph.D

Contents used in this presentation are adapted from Career Planning Strategies and used with the permission of the author.

INTERVIEW PROCESSINTERVIEW PROCESS

The Job Interview

Attention To Process Aids In Success

PRESENTATIONS

CAREER FAIRS

INTERVIEW SELECTION

RECRUITING RECRUITING EVENTSEVENTS

THE INTERVIEW PROCESS

• Review Opportunities to Sign up

• Establish Appointment

• Plan Interview Strategy

Goal-Oriented Behavior

Explore– Career options– Industry possibilities– Job description specifics

Investigate– Specific firms– Job listings– Recruiting dates– Career fairs

INTERVIEW SEQUENCE - #1

Make Appointments– On-Campus– Off-Campus

Secondary Interviews– Initiated by Firm– Usually Off-Campus

INTERVIEW SEQUENCE - #2

Make the Effort!

ACT

INTERVIEW SEQUENCE - #3

• Research

• Review Employer Profiles

• Interview Plan

Accept Job Offer In Writing!

INTERVIEWINTERVIEW SEQUENCE - #4

Wrap-up

Follow UpFollow Up

Analyze ResultsAnalyze Results

Force ClosureForce Closure

Major Research Effort

• Minutes must countMinutes must count• Few get a second chanceFew get a second chance• Match background with jobMatch background with job• Prepare for a self-selling talkPrepare for a self-selling talk• Meaningful discussion if:Meaningful discussion if:

– Employer has read resumeEmployer has read resume– You analyzed firmYou analyzed firm– Employer ProfilesEmployer Profiles– Job DescriptionsJob Descriptions

Employer Research

• Internet research

• Materials in Library

• “Employer files" contain:– Past annual reports– Employment brochures– Other information

Interview Day

• Arrive early

• Check interview schedule – Personal Information

Calendar

Interview Day

• Remember your time!

• Try to obtain names of recruiters in advance if possible for thank you follow-up

• Check in with staff if you are running late or have a problem

ROOM ATMOSPHEREROOM ATMOSPHERE• Usually Formal

• Somewhat Relaxed

• Minimum Noise Level

Last Chance Review

Employment Brochures

Annual Report

Notes

Always Replace Brochures

CAREER CONSULTANTS

CoordinatesDetails

RecruitingProjects

Calls onSchedules

Interview Day Walk-in

• Go Properly Dressed

• Identify Time Available

• Provide Resume and Note

• Wait For Reply

Interview Time

Recruiter Calls Your Name

Remember Recruiter’s Name

Pronounce Your Name Again

Late Recruiters

• Never Wait Over Ten Minutes

• See a Staff Member– Will Advise You

– Will Remind Recruiter

• Don’t Just Sit and Hope!

Interview RoomsInterview Rooms

Recruiters Will…

Direct You To Room

Rooms Are…

Private, Adequate

Interview Situation

• Do Most of the Talking

• Get Strong Points Across─ Qualifications Match─ Interest Match

• Two-Way Exchange─ Discuss Your Interests─ Employers Discuss Needs

FalsifiedRecords

Grade Ethics

TRANSCRIPT RELEASETRANSCRIPT RELEASE

Being Asked To Sign A Release Form Is NOTNecessarily A Sign Of Interest!

• Forms Are Forwarded To Registrar• Registrar Bills Employer

Leaving The Interview

Express Further Interest

Shake Hands

Leave

After The Interview

Thank the Recruiter

Understand Follow-Up

InterviewEvaluation

• Make Notes After Interview

• Should Include:─ Employer─ Recruiter─ Address─ Evaluation

─ Position─ Dates─ Follow-Up─ Outcome

Recruiter’s Notes

• Interview Evaluation Write-Up

• Paperwork Can Be Staggering– 5 Days Per Week– 10-15 Applicants Per Day

• Recruiter’s Notes Are Crucial

• Use Empathy in Assessing Action

Feedback

Try to anticipate how a recruiter will evaluate you

• Key items you are evaluated on include:• Preparation• Communication ability• Career direction• Personal qualities

How did your interview go?Evaluate yourself!

Revise Resume• Update Resume Frequently

• Cost Is Minimal

• Focus Resume On Given Job

Revise ResumeRevise Resume

Revise

Review Interview

Feedback

Start SigningUp for Interviews!

EVALUATION

Question #1

The Interview Process presentation was...

A. extremely helpful.B. moderately helpful continue using presentation.C. helpful but needs enhancement/revision.D. unnecessary and/or too basic revise presentation.E. not relevant and should be eliminated.

Question #2

The amount of information delivered in the time available...

A. should not be changed. B. should be slightly decreased.C. should be greatly decreased.D. should be slightly increased with more content.E. should be increased with more content.

Question #3

The Interview Process lecture adequately covered ideas that should prove helpful to me in my interviewing.

A. it covered ideas that will be extremely helpful.B. moderately helpful - continue using presentation.C. helpful but needs enhancement/revision.D. unnecessary and/or too basic - revise presentation.E. not relevant and should be eliminated.

Question #4

The instructor was well prepared for class.

a. Strongly Agree

b. Agree

c. Slightly Agree

d. Disagree

e. Strongly Disagree

Question #5

The quality of the videotape on interviewing was

a. Very High

b. Good

c. OK

d. Sub-standard

e. Replace with another video

Question #6

I learned a great deal of good information from the videotape on interviewing.

a. Strongly Agree

b. Agree

c. Slightly Agree

d. Disagree

e. Strongly Disagree

If you would like to learn more, Career Planning Strategies textbook will supply additional information on this topic.